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Accounting Schools in New York

7,598 students earned Accounting degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Accounting is the 7th most popular major out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in New York

Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,449
Master’s Degree 1,788
Associate Degree 1,166
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 169
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 169
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 10
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 10
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10

Gender Distribution

In New York, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 21.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.6%
  • White: 43.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in New York

There are 363,150 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in New York

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $78,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Baruch College

New York
851 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
19,740 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $2,264. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. 42% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Queens College

Queens
521 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending QC will pay a net price of $3,469.

#3

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
320 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Graduates earn an average $43,178 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years.

261 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Binghamton University grads earn an average salary of $56,213. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Binghamton University.

227 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

211 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at UAlbany. Graduates earn an average $48,562 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#7

Lehman College

Bronx
209 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,240 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

186 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,574 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Fordham U. 92% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Accounting Careers in NY

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Business Professors 25% $85,150
Financial Managers 21% $194,820
Tax Preparers 17% $61,880
Accountants and Auditors 16% $83,250
Statistical Assistants 12% $53,120
Budget Analysts 12% $75,260
Financial Analysts 12% $107,160
Financial Examiners 10% $101,450
Credit Analysts 8% $102,620
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 3% $47,190
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 3% $44,150
Brokerage Clerks 2% $63,040
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 0% $64,610

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Business Administration & Management 20,678
Management Sciences & Methods 4,913
Finance & Financial Management 3,340
Business & Commerce 2,314
Marketing 2,231
Specialized Sales 1,745
Hospitality Management 1,586
Human Resource Management 1,387

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